Industrial design of computer hardware for professional environments.
Industrial/Product DesignTechnology
A unique feature of the design is the central magnetic pivot that allows the keyboard to be both detached from the main body and also folded away without any visible hinge.
The case is CNC milled from a solid block of aluminium, which helps thermal performance and has a removable lid revealing space for tools inside. The aluminium is finished using a toughened bead-blasted texture that differentiates it from consumer devices with micro perforation for sound output and airflow.
The design was developed through extensive prototyping and testing from cardboard, foam, 3D printing and CNC machined aluminium.
The mouse design utilises the same design language and geometry as the main case. Using a wired mouse without battery or bluetooth simplifies the design, ensuring there is no downtime for connectivity issues or battery charging.
